Chapter 135 - 130: The Family’s Bestowal, the Insect Swarm Evolves Again

Chapter 135: Chapter 130: The Family’s Bestowal, the Insect Swarm Evolves Again

"It’s exactly because the auction is about to start that I want him to go back! Although Yu has exceptional talent, he’s too young and hasn’t broken through to the Qi Sea Realm yet.

"How many experts have come for the appearance of the Five Poison Sect’s Inheritance Key?

"Hundreds of large and small factions from Yunlong County have arrived, and even factions from neighboring counties who caught wind of the news are sending people over.

"Which of these factions doesn’t have a Qi Sea Realm expert?" Sixth Elder Qin Mohe retorted.

Qin Wenyuan shook his head. He fully understood this reasoning. It was indeed risky, but what could he do if Qin Yu refused to leave? Could they possibly kidnap him and force him back?

"I am grateful for the elders’ care and protection. However, heading to the County City now would draw too much attention. Tomorrow is the start of the auction, and all factions are rushing to Bishui City.

"The Treasure Pavilion announced they would elevate the standard of this auction. In addition to the Five Poison Sect’s Inheritance Key, many precious treasures will be auctioned off.

"If we suddenly leave early, I’m afraid it will attract a lot of unwanted attention."

Seeing Elder Qin Mohe act like this again, Qin Yu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. The talent he had displayed was simply too overwhelming, resulting in these elders treating him as their last hope. None of them were willing to let him take any risks. He quickly continued.

"Furthermore, we have made a deal with the Demon Suppression Bureau. We will provide intelligence to annihilate the Blood Demon Sect! I just don’t know why the Demon Suppression Bureau hasn’t taken action over the past two days.

"Besides, my strength is not weak!

"If I don’t undergo tempering, how can I ever become a true expert?"

After his words, Qin Mohe, Qin Zhengyuan, and Qin Wenyuan were all taken aback before shaking their heads and laughing. In their momentary excitement, they had let their anxiety get the better of them.

"What Yu said makes sense! Now is indeed not the time to leave. With our strength, as long as we aren’t dead set on snatching the Five Poison Sect’s Inheritance Key, protecting Yu won’t be a problem!" Qin Wenyuan said solemnly.

Two Late Stage Sea of Qi Realm experts and a Qi Sea Realm Array Master. Among the accompanying elite Martial Artists of the Qin Family, there were also six Qi Sea Realm experts and twenty-four Qi and Blood like a Dragon Martial Artists. Moreover, with Qin Mohe present, everyone could join forces to set up a Grand Array. Its power would be extremely difficult for even a Primordial Mansion Realm expert to break through. Furthermore, the strength of the Cyan Peak County’s Qin Family was not weak either. On the surface, they had revealed twenty-one Thunder Rocs and incredibly powerful Hive Guards, while secretly possessing War Beast Dao Soldiers and more.

"You don’t need to worry about the Demon Suppression Bureau and the Blood Demon Sect. Since the Demon Suppression Bureau already knows of the Blood Demon Sect’s schemes, and even a Demon Suppression General has arrived, the Blood Demon Sect won’t be able to stir up any trouble.

"If they aren’t making a move now, it’s mostly because they’re playing the long game to catch a bigger fish."

"Exactly! Let’s attend the auction first. A tremendous number of factions have come this time. The Treasure Pavilion will definitely bring out many good items, so it will be good to broaden your horizons," Qin Zhengyuan also chimed in. However, in his heart, he had already firmly decided to give up on contesting for the Five Poison Sect’s Inheritance Key.

The Qin Family’s Celestial Wind Ancestor was nearing the end of his lifespan. Originally, they planned to risk their lives to snatch the Inheritance Key. Perhaps they could obtain some precious resources from the Five Poison Sect’s inheritance to extend the Celestial Wind Ancestor’s life for a little longer, or allow someone in the family to break through.

But Qin Yu’s sudden appearance showed them another possibility. Seeing the three of them speak up one by one and quickly reach a consensus, Qin Yu said nothing more.

Although they had just met, he could clearly feel their protective care. There were many reasons for this. Internally, the Celestial Wind Ancestor was nearing the end of his life, and the family was struggling with a lack of capable successors. Externally, there were threats from the Zhang Family and others. They hoped he would rise up and protect the Qin Family’s legacy. But one should judge a person by their actions, not their inner motives!

"You possess exceptional talent in Arrays. Inside here are some Array inheritances collected by our Qin Family, along with my own insights on Arrays and a spare Array Plate and set of Array Banners.

"Take them to study for now. If there’s anything you don’t understand, come ask me." Qin Mohe also calmed down and took out a ring engraved with the Qin Family’s crest from his chest pocket.

"This is a Space Ring. You just need to use your Divine Thought to bind it to yourself. Aside from the Array inheritances, there are also some Cultivation resources prepared for you."

"Thank you, Sixth Elder!"

Qin Yu’s face was filled with pleasant surprise. A complete set of Array inheritances, plus an Array Plate and Array Banners! Their value was definitely not low! Moreover, it was precisely what he urgently needed the most right now, serving as the key to potentially drastically increasing the combat power of the Insect Swarm in a short period of time. As for the Space Ring, it went without saying. Having a Space Ring to carry Weapons and the like would be incredibly convenient.

He sent his Divine Sense into it. After completing the binding process, the interior of the Space Ring came into view—it was a space about three meters in diameter. Nearly half of it was piled high with thick books, among which lay a Jade Scroll, as well as the Array Plate and Array Banners!

"Keep this Token as well. In a critical moment of crisis, it can save your life!" Qin Zhengyuan also took out a Bronze Token from his robes.

"Sealed inside is a blade aura from the Ancestor. If activated at a critical moment, it can instantly kill the vast majority of Late Stage Sea of Qi Realm Martial Artists.

"It can even injure a Primordial Mansion Realm expert!

"This item is extremely precious; even the Ancestor cannot create a second one."

After discovering Qin Yu, Qin Wenyuan had sent three consecutive sound transmissions. They had immediately gone to meet the Celestial Wind Ancestor, who ultimately bestowed this life-saving item. Aside from the Grand Elder who remained to guard the family and protect the Void Nether Stone Vein, the most elite batch of their available forces had all been deployed here.

"A blade aura capable of instantly killing a Late Stage Qi Sea expert, or even harming a Primordial Mansion Realm expert?"

Qin Yu was shocked. His thoughts drifted back to the battle in Snake Valley when Li Wanqing had been trapped and killed. An entire mountain peak had collapsed on her, yet an earth-shattering Sword Qi had erupted from that certain-death situation. This was a true life-saving trump card.

With such a trump card, even if he encountered a sneak attack from a Primordial Mansion Realm expert, he only needed to stall them for a single instant to escape into the Insect Swarm. His survival capabilities had drastically increased. This generous gift was not one bit inferior to the Array inheritances.

"Thank you, Fourth Elder!" Qin Yu sighed with deep emotion. Deep down, he had coveted the Zong Family’s inheritances, but acquiring them so easily actually moved him. In all fairness, the Zong Family treated him quite well. Back when his grandfather branched off from the main family, he hadn’t suffered any grievances; it was just a normal separation. Moreover, the Zong Family held a grand assembly every five years, and Branch Disciples with talent could also receive nurturing. Although there were some shortcomings, overall, it was already quite good. Some of the thoughts and strategies he originally held began to shift as a result.

"Haha, just focus on your Cultivation! With all the factions gathering at this auction, I’m afraid it will stir up quite a storm, so you can take this chance to broaden your horizons!

"Strive to break through to the Qi Sea Realm early and become a Primordial Mansion Realm expert to protect the family in the future!" Qin Wenyuan laughed heartily.

"I will definitely not let you down!" Qin Yu said solemnly.

"Go familiarize yourself with these items first. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself! Us old folks can still hold on for a while longer."

"Understood!" Qin Yu stored everything away before turning to take his leave.

After bidding farewell to the three elders, Qin Yu glanced at the Qin Family experts in the courtyard who had accompanied the two elders. His father, Qin Hu, was hosting them. After a brief greeting, Qin Yu didn’t delay any further and returned to his room.

Originally, their plan was to have Qin Hu return to Cyan Peak County, but it was no longer convenient now. It was also inappropriate for him to return as the Patriarch of the Cyan Peak County branch. Fortunately, with numerous Qin Family experts and the Demon Suppression Bureau’s Demon Suppression General present, his safety was guaranteed.

Returning to his room, Qin Yu swiftly took out the Array-related Jade Scroll from the Space Ring and began to examine it. He then took out the massive pile of books one by one. The two Hive Guards following behind him, along with a few small Insect Race units he carried on his person, all began extracting the knowledge from the books, uploading it to the Insect Swarm’s Mind Network at maximum speed.

"The ’Gale Array,’ a Beta-level Low Grade Array? With an Array Plate and Array Banners, it can be rapidly set up in a short amount of time. Furthermore, when coordinated with twelve Wind Attribute Martial Artists, its power can reach its absolute limit." Qin Yu’s eyes lit up.

The Array resources inside exceeded his expectations. Not only was there a formation like the Gale Array, but there were also over a dozen Gamma-level Arrays, each with its own unique characteristics. On top of that, they had thoughtfully prepared an extremely systematic Array learning curriculum for him, starting from the absolute basics all the way to detailed explanations of trapping, killing, and illusion Arrays. There were even a few incomplete scrolls concerning the Five Poison Sect’s Poison Techniques and Gu Insect cultivation.

Instantly, the rustling sound of flipping pages filled the entire room. The Insect Nests operated with unprecedented efficiency. They frantically absorbed the knowledge within. Then, they rapidly analyzed, assimilated, and integrated it. Deep within Snake Valley, several Insect Nests let out humming noises due to their high-speed operation.

"So that’s how it is! In the past, the Insect Swarm lacked systematic knowledge of Arrays. Although they managed to set up quite a few Arrays relying on their supreme computational abilities, their efficiency was simply too low.

"With these foundational theories and knowledge, we can absolutely master numerous Arrays at a rapid pace.

"Both the Poison Shadow Mysterious Array and the Gale Array can be quickly mastered, and from them, we can innovate and create Arrays that are truly suited for the Insect Swarm."

Qin Yu’s voice echoed in the Insect Nest network. Knowledge that would take an ordinary person three to five years to master was completely inputted into the network in less than an hour. It was then rapidly deduced and expanded upon. Just like the Cultivation Techniques from before. This was the most terrifying aspect of the Insect Swarm: knowledge sharing! Every Insect Race unit was a node in the Insect Swarm. Through their eyes, all knowledge could be rapidly uploaded to the Insect Swarm’s Mind Network. Once uploaded and entered into the Insect Swarm database, it would never be lost. Then, under the direction of the Insect Nests, they would comprehend it together.

Deep in the Wilderness Mountain Range, the thousands of miles of Fungal Mat frantically absorbed energy from the sunlight and the earth. Supported by this massive amount of Energy, the ground surged like rolling waves. Dozens of Insect Nest nodes were simultaneously optimizing and improving various types of Arrays.

In the sky above Snake Valley, the Daoist Soldier Array formed by eighteen Thunder Rocs centered around the Red Feather Demon King saw even more Thunder Rocs fly up, merging into the formation to link together seamlessly. Around the Nurturing Pools, Four-winged Black Thorn Eagles, cockroaches, and other units began undergoing modifications. Mastery of one principle led to mastery of all! Grasping the fundamental principles of Arrays caused an almost immediate breakthrough, including in the Daoist Soldier Arrays currently being deduced.

Just as the entire Insect Swarm grew restless, Qin Yu suddenly opened his eyes, a trace of shock and bewilderment flashing through them. His vision shifted to an ordinary underwater fish unit. It was one he had dispatched to scout the Bishui River. At this moment, the scene before its eyes made even his heart leap in shock.

"What is that thing? Is that the Bishui River Dragon King?"